Examines school counselors' perceptions regarding the importance of the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs school counseling standards. Results identified four underlying factors in the standards: program development, implementation and evaluation; counseling and guidance knowledge and skills; contextual dimensions; and skills for specialized assistance. Implications of the results for school counseling and further research are considered. (Contains 19 references, 2 tables, and 1 appendix.) (GCP)